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This course covers the chemistry and physics underlying molecular phenomena in the world around you. Starting from a single electron, we will build up to atoms, molecules, and materials. We will study interactions of molecules through thermochemistry, equilibria, entropy and free energy, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and kinetics. We will apply these concepts to (1) world energy demands and global climate change (2) application of physical principles in biology, and (3)modern materials and technology.
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An introduction to classical mechanics, with special emphasis on the motion of organisms in fluids. Topics covered include: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, oscillations, elasticity, random walks, diffusion, and fluids. Examples and problem set questions will be drawn from the life sciences and medicine.
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This course is an introduction to electromagnetism, digital information, waves, optics and sound. Topics covered include: electric and magnetic fields, electrical potential, circuits, simple digital circuits, wave propagation in various media, microscopy, sound and hearing. The course will draw upon a variety of applications to the biological sciences and will use real-world examples to illustrate many of the physical principles described. There are six laboratories.
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4.00 Credits
Physics 11a is the first half of a one-year physics sequence. It introduces classical mechanics, including the laws of conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum; translational motion of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids; rotational motion of rigid bodies; and description of waves. Physics 11a may be taken by students who have taken or who are concurrently taking Math 1b. Calculus is used routinely but the emphasis is placed on the basic concepts.
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4.00 Credits
Physics 11b is the second half of a one-year physics sequence. It covers the basic phenomena of electricity and magnetism, elements of circuits with selected applications, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics.
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A lab-intensive introduction to electronic circuit design. Develops circuit intuition and debugging skills through daily hands-on lab exercises, each preceded by class discussion, with minimal use of mathematics and physics. Moves quickly from passive circuits, to discrete transistors, then concentrates on operational amplifiers, used to make a variety of circuits including integrators, oscillators, regulators, and filters. The digital half of the course treats analog-digital interfacing, emphasizes the use of microcontrollers and programmable logic devices (PLDs).
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4.00 Credits
Applies elementary physics to real things and practical situations. Emphasis is on developing physical intuition and the ability to do order-of-magnitude calculations. New physical concepts are introduced as necessary. Example topics: the Big Bang, stars, nuclear reactions, and searches for extra-solar planets; aerodynamics, rockets and spacecraft; materials properties; electronic noise, lasers, and the global positioning system; magnetic resonance imaging, physiology of major organs, and health risks; energy use and production; climate and global change.
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Non-fossil energy sources and energy storage are important for our future. We cover four main subjects to which students with a background in physics and physical chemistry could make paradigm changing contributions: photovoltaic cells, nuclear power, batteries, and photosynthesis. Fundamentals of electrodynamics, statistical/thermal physics, and quantum mechanics are taught as needed to give students an understanding of the topics covered.
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